97:1 New Section; Nurse Practice Act; Licensed Nursing Assistant; Licensure by Alternate Experience. Amend RSA 326-B by inserting after section 21 the following new section:

326-B:21-a Licensed Nursing Assistant; Licensure by Alternate Experience.

I. A current or former military service member who has been assigned a military occupational specialty (MOS) code of 68W (Army) or 4N0X1 (Air Force), with or without additional skill identifiers, and who, as part of such member's service in the military, has utilized their MOS within the last 3 years, shall be deemed to have taken a board-approved nursing assistant course and may apply for a license as a nursing assistant in New Hampshire. An applicant under this paragraph shall:

(a) Provide proof that the applicant has been assigned a MOS code of 68W (Army) or 4N0X1 (Air Force) and that the applicant has used their MOS as part of their service in the last 3 years;

(b) Have committed no acts or omissions which are grounds for disciplinary action as set forth in this chapter, or, if such acts have been committed and would be grounds for disciplinary action, the board has found, after investigation, that sufficient restitution has been made; and

(c) Meet other criteria as established by the board.

II. An individual licensed as an emergency medical technician-basic, emergency medical technician-advanced, or paramedic in any United States jurisdiction who presently holds a certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), shall be deemed to have taken a board-approved nursing assistant course and may apply for a license as a licensed nursing assistant in New Hampshire. An applicant under this paragraph shall:

(a) Provide proof that the applicant is currently licensed as an emergency medical technician-basic, emergency medical technician-advanced, or paramedic in any United States jurisdiction;

(b) Provide a copy of the applicant's certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians;

(c) Have committed no acts or omissions which are grounds for disciplinary action as set forth in this chapter, or, if such acts have been committed and would be grounds for disciplinary action, the board has found, after investigation, that sufficient restitution has been made; and

(d) Meet other criteria as established by the board.

97:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved: July 01, 2021

Effective Date: July 01, 2021

97:1 New Section; Nurse Practice Act; Licensed Nursing Assistant; Licensure by Alternate Experience. Amend RSA 326-B by inserting after section 21 the following new section:

326-B:21-a Licensed Nursing Assistant; Licensure by Alternate Experience.

I. A current or former military service member who has been assigned a military occupational specialty (MOS) code of 68W (Army) or 4N0X1 (Air Force), with or without additional skill identifiers, and who, as part of such member's service in the military, has utilized their MOS within the last 3 years, shall be deemed to have taken a board-approved nursing assistant course and may apply for a license as a nursing assistant in New Hampshire. An applicant under this paragraph shall:

(a) Provide proof that the applicant has been assigned a MOS code of 68W (Army) or 4N0X1 (Air Force) and that the applicant has used their MOS as part of their service in the last 3 years;

(b) Have committed no acts or omissions which are grounds for disciplinary action as set forth in this chapter, or, if such acts have been committed and would be grounds for disciplinary action, the board has found, after investigation, that sufficient restitution has been made; and

(c) Meet other criteria as established by the board.

II. An individual licensed as an emergency medical technician-basic, emergency medical technician-advanced, or paramedic in any United States jurisdiction who presently holds a certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), shall be deemed to have taken a board-approved nursing assistant course and may apply for a license as a licensed nursing assistant in New Hampshire. An applicant under this paragraph shall:

(a) Provide proof that the applicant is currently licensed as an emergency medical technician-basic, emergency medical technician-advanced, or paramedic in any United States jurisdiction;

(b) Provide a copy of the applicant's certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians;

(c) Have committed no acts or omissions which are grounds for disciplinary action as set forth in this chapter, or, if such acts have been committed and would be grounds for disciplinary action, the board has found, after investigation, that sufficient restitution has been made; and

(d) Meet other criteria as established by the board.

97:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved: July 01, 2021

Effective Date: July 01, 2021